Whitepaper · Healthcare

How to decarbonise hospitals and build a resilient climate strategy

Hospitals are the heart of our communities — but they are also responsible for nearly 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. They face a dual challenge: cutting their carbon footprint while delivering the highest quality of care, 24/7.

Complex supply chains Energy-intensive operations Many diversified stakeholders

In this whitepaper, we follow the Ensemble Hospitalier de la Côte (EHC), a leading Swiss hospital network that partnered with dss⁺ and Tapio to turn climate ambition into real action.

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What you'll learn

A first-hand look at how hospitals turn ambition into action

Optimise carbon data collection

Across complex, 24/7 operations — without slowing down care delivery.

Prioritise high-impact actions

Focus first on the levers that move the footprint the most, with limited resources.

Engage stakeholders across the value chain

Suppliers, clinical teams and management — aligned for lasting change.

Build a resilient climate strategy

One that strengthens both operational resilience and the quality of care.

The case study

Ensemble Hospitalier de la Côte, with dss⁺ and Tapio

Decarbonising healthcare is not easy — but it is not impossible. Through EHC's experience, the guide gives you practical insights, real-world lessons and a roadmap for sustainable transformation, tailored to the unique challenges of the sector.

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Hospitals have complex supply chains, energy-intensive operations and a high number of diversified stakeholders. The path to net zero runs through reliable data, clear priorities and engaged people.

A leading Swiss hospital network

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